France, III Republic. Two Awards & Decorations Auction Archive 4 cm (w) x 11

4 cm (w) x 11 cm (h)

The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government

the obverse features an engraved woman plowing the field in gilt

Acquired directly from the family estate

A mixed lot of 21 shoulder boards and straps

France, III Republic. Two Awards & Decorations Auction Archive 4 cm (w) x 11Includes: 1. Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight (Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. In silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the obverse, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) on the ring, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and loss evident in